The boy_________ when he said that he_________ the eggs_________ by the hen in the closet before he_

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The boy_________ when he said that he_________ the eggs_________ by the hen in the closet before he_________ down to have a rest.

• A、was lying，had laid，laid，lay

• B、had laid，lay，laid，was lying

• C、lay，was lying，lain，lay

• D、laid，lay，lain，lies